Welcome to another cottage tour here at A Joyful Cottage.
It's my pleasure to show you Brassey's Contract Cottage, a meticulously restored half-timbered 17th century thatched cottage located in the town of Edge in south Cheshire.
The cottage is named for the British civil engineering contractor Thomas Brassey (1805-1870). It was here that Brassey closed the deal to purchase the land for the railway line between Chester and Shrewsbury.
When the present owners purchased the cottage it was in a severely deteriorated state. They have lovingly restored it to its current beautiful condition.
This cottage is delightful in both its architecture and its décor.
The kitchen bubbles over with charm. Take a look at that chandelier and the exposed beams. And who could pass up the apron front sink?
I do believe this is a kitchen out of my dreams. Just the right shade of creamy yellow on the walls to contrast with the white cabinetry and open shelving, and the slate counter tops. The cream built-in cooker with the black pipe tops off this cottage kitchen.
The warm and cozy drawing room pairs antiques with modern furnishings for a classic traditional look. The equestrian paintings, the leather chairs, and the cupboard in the corner all work beautifully with the exposed beam ceiling and the large fireplace.
The floral fabric and ruffled lamp shade soften the room's mood, keeping it from feeling too masculine. Even something simple like adding a table with curved legs can keep a room from appearing severe.
The sitting room is light and cheery in pale blue with a hint of cocoa.
I love this wingback chair upholstered in a dog print. The chair, along with the tailored window treatment tones down the feminine qualities of this room just enough. I really like the way the owner has added just the right touches in each room to accomplish this balance.
Here again, the dark coffer and the fox are overtly masculine, but the floral fabric and the slim lamp add ladylike touches to this hallway.
While the fabrics and patterns vary from room to room, the colors flow. There is a hint of pale blue in the drawing room that repeats predominantly in the sitting room. Beige in the sitting room is picked up in the hallway fabric, and the added blue and red in that fabric is repeated in the dining room's chairs and the blue and white plate display, and ties in with the drawing room's blues and reds.
Books in the library continue the color flow; picking up the reds, blues, beiges and cocoa. So subtle, yet very effective.
The same multi-colored striped carpet in the drawing room is used on the stairs and in the master bedroom. Red pops throughout this room.
The master bath colors tie in with the bedroom carpet.
Another bedroom is tucked under the thatched roof. Very charming.
This is a second bath. I wanted you to see this stylish sink.
Outside the cottage garden invites lingering, and leisurely walks.
I hope you've enjoyed our tour of this lovely rescued cottage. What do you think of it?
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